insert_link Namibia NEFF sounds alarm over suspected drug cartel collusion with law enforcement By: Staff Reporter Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) parliamentarian, Kalimbo Iipumbu, has raised concerns over possible collusion between drug cartels and Namibian law enforcement, demanding urgent action to tackle the issue. Iipumbu directed his questions on Thursday to the minister of safety and security, Lucia Iipumbu. His questions come after police reported over N$6 million in drug seizures during June and July, with hundreds of arrests involving both Namibian and […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia NEFF sounds alarm on drug cartel collusion in Namibian law enforcement By: Staff Reporter Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) parliamentarianP Kalimbo Iipumbu has raised concerns over possible collusion between drug cartels and Namibian law enforcement, demanding urgent action to tackle corruption.Iipumbu directed his questions on Thursday to the minister of safety and security, Lucia Iipumbu. His questions come after NamPol reported over N$6 million in drug seizures during June and July, with hundreds of arrests involving both Namibian and foreign nationals. […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia President Nandi-Ndaitwah appoints Penda Naanda as Namibia’s UN Ambassador By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Penda Naanda as Namibia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations with immediate effect. The Presidency announced this in a media release on Friday. Naanda succeeds Ambassador Neville Gertze, who now serves as Executive Director in the Private Office of the President. "President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed confidence in Ambassador Naanda’s ability to advance Namibia’s diplomatic priorities on the global stage and extended […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia New Appointment: Ambassador Penda Naanda to represent Namibia at the UN Ambassador Penda Naanda President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Ambassador Penda Naanda as Namibia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, effective immediately. Ambassador Naanda succeeds Ambassador Neville Gertze, who now serves as the Executive Director in the Private Office of the President. With a distinguished diplomatic career, Ambassador Naanda has previously served as the country's Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Confusion and Delays Hit Youth Funding Submissions Frans Koita, a consultant for DKL Africa Consultations CC, has raised concerns over the rollout of the National Youth Fund, citing confusion and delays affecting many applicants across the country. Koita, speaking from Walvis Bay, explained that submissions were intended to be made only at governor offices, a clarification that came just 24 to 48 hours before the deadline. “The late announcement by the Minister of Finance left many young […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Renovations Complete at Intermediate Hospital Katutura Control Administrative Officer Justine Shivute reports that the sixth and seventh floors of Intermediate Hospital Katutura, including pediatric and surgery wards, are fully renovated. Patients who were in temporary tents have now returned. She also provided an update on the new water heating system. today5 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa Remains Top Partner in Trade The national trade balance for July showed a deficit of N$58 million, reversing the N$856 million surplus seen a month earlier. Despite this, the figure is far better than the N$2.0 billion shortfall posted in July 2024. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, South Africa remains the country’s most significant trading partner. Mirjam Shihepo from NSA: today5 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Parliament Probes Uranium One Project. Parliament’s Natural Resources Committee wants scientific evidence before deciding on the Uranium One project at Leonardville. Chairperson Tobie Aupindi said farming and mining should work together to support livelihoods. The committee also questioned why the project’s water permit was revoked four years ago and never reissued. Uranium One spokesperson Riaan van Rooyen now responds. today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Erongo governor pushes for permanent offices as utility plans new electricity credit system Erongo Regional Council (Photo: Isabel Bento) NAMPA Erongo governor Natalia |Goagoses has renewed calls for the construction of a permanent government office park, warning that the regional council’s reliance on rented facilities is draining public resources. Currently, the council spends about N$100,000 a month on office rentals. According to the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), in the proposed 2025/26 budget, |Goagoses said that figure is expected to more than double to […] today4 September, 2025
